| Author: | Marlitta H. Perkins | ISBN: | 9781312404052 |
| Publisher: | Lulu.com | Publication: | October 21, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Lulu.com | Language: | English |
| Author: | Marlitta H. Perkins |
| ISBN: | 9781312404052 |
| Publisher: | Lulu.com |
| Publication: | October 21, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Lulu.com |
| Language: | English |
On the surface, slavery never seemed to play a large role in Eastern Kentucky, which has led to the impression over the years that it was almost non-existent. A closer look at numerous surviving records however revealed that the number of slaves was not as small as previously assumed. Slavery In Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of documents and records, covering the counties of Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. A great tool for family genealogists as well as for those who want to discover and explore this almost forgotten part of Eastern Kentucky history.
On the surface, slavery never seemed to play a large role in Eastern Kentucky, which has led to the impression over the years that it was almost non-existent. A closer look at numerous surviving records however revealed that the number of slaves was not as small as previously assumed. Slavery In Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of documents and records, covering the counties of Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. A great tool for family genealogists as well as for those who want to discover and explore this almost forgotten part of Eastern Kentucky history.
